When the Minnesota Vikings traded for former San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason back in March, it was seen by many as a depth move. Aaron Jones was set to carry on as the team's starter, with the new acquisition serving in a backup role. Nobody expected it to become one of the most impactful moves of the offseason, but that's exactly what's happened.
Three weeks into the 2025 season, Mason has become not just the Vikings' starting running back but one of the most important pieces of their offense.
His reliability and versatile skill set could make him the center of Minnesota's rushing attack for years to come.